Every year bike crashes kill more than 200 children and send another 350,000 under the age of 15 to hospital emergency rooms. The single most effective safety device available to reduce head injury and death related to bicycle crashes is a helmet. Bike helmets can reduce the risk of head injury by up to 85%. How to Choose a Bike Helmet Look for the label that says the helmet meets U....
All infants under 1 year of age should be given breastmilk or infant formula. Cow, goat and plant-based milk are not recommended. Measure all the formula, powder or liquid concentrate, and water using the instructions on the formula can, unless otherwise instructed by your health care team. WARNING: DO NOT USE A MICROWAVE OVEN TO PREPARE OR WARM FORMULA. A MICROWAVE MAKES “HOT SPOTS” IN THE FORMULA. THIS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS TO YOUR BABY’S MOUTH....
Contact Information Call us at: (415) 251-4333 Fax us at: (419) 205-8415 Obstetrics and Gynecology2213 Cherry StToledo, OH 43608 (map) Learn more about Brett A. Adair Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 11/30/2022 Board Certifications Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Akron City Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2017 Medical School Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Date Completed: 06/02/2013 Contact Information Obstetrics and Gynecology...
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 777-1800 Fax us at: (614) 777-1831 Pediatrics3855 Trueman CtHilliard, OH 43026 (map) Learn more about Britney N. Onuma Academic and Clinical Areas Community Pediatrics Community Physician Primary Department Pediatrics Primary Section Community Pediatrics Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/23/2022 Residency Nationwide Children’s Hospital Date Completed: 06/30/2022 Medical School University of South Carolina School of Medicine Date Completed: 05/10/2019 Contact Information Pediatrics...
Scars form as a normal part of healing when the skin is damaged from a burn, trauma, or surgery. Everyone forms different scars. It can take up to 2 years for scars to heal completely. It is important to use scar management techniques on your child’s scar. This will help to make the scar more flat, smooth and flexible. The more flat, smooth and flexible a scar is the less painful and noticeable it is for your child....
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has renewed the designation of the Center for Injury Research and Policy (CIRP) of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital as one of the agency’s Injury Control Research Centers (ICRCs). This renewal follows a highly competitive review process of applications by research centers from across the country. It reaffirms CIRP’s role as a national leader in the areas of pediatric injury research, education and training, and community outreach....
Contact Information Call us at: (614) 722-6336 Fax us at: (614) 722-6988 Abdominal Transplantation & Hepatopancreatobiliary SurgeryPatient Care Services700 Children’s DrColumbus, OH 43205 (map) Learn more about Christina A. Heinzman Academic and Clinical Areas Abdominal Transplantation & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Nurse Practitioner Team Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition Nurse Practitioner Team Pediatric Surgery Nurse Practitioner Team Liver Center Nurse Practitioner Team Primary Department Abdominal Transplantation & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery Education Date of Appointment at Nationwide Children’s Hospital: 09/27/2021...
Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is the sudden, abnormal narrowing closure of the vocal cords during inhalation causing obstruction of the airflow, and is characterized by a noise that can mimic the sound of wheezing. A VCD attack can easily be mistaken for an asthma attack though it does not respond to asthma medications.Treatment of VCD relies on correct identification of the disorder using breathing and relaxation techniques to help the vocal cords relax....
Crutches may be used to keep weight off a leg or foot while it is healing. Your health care provider will check one of the weight-bearing instructions below: Non-Weight-Bearing (NWB) – Do not put any weight on the injured foot or leg. Touch-Down Weight-Bearing (TDWB) – The foot may rest on the floor very lightly, but NO weight through the leg. Partial Weight-Bearing (PWB) – You may put some weight on the foot....
If your child has been diagnosed with diabetes, you may be wondering what it will be like to manage the condition. Managing and monitoring diabetes is an important and ongoing process that is in the best interest of your child. Do not allow the diabetes to control you and your child – rather, control the diabetes adequately so your child can do everything they want to do. It is very important to always consult your pediatrician and pediatric endocrinologist about your child’s health....
How do I contact the Nationwide Children’s Foundation? Nationwide Children’s Hospital Foundation 700 Children’s Drive Columbus, Ohio 43205 Phone: (614) 355-5400 Fax: (614) 355-5410 Why should I give to Nationwide Children’s? Your gift will make a difference for the health of the children in your neighborhood, your city, our state and around the world. Children deserve the chance for health and wholeness, and Nationwide Children’s Hospital is a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare center that treats all children, regardless of their family’s ability to pay....
Child abuse and neglect are considered a serious public health problem in modern China. A number of factors, including social and cultural traditions and a lack of public awareness regarding appropriate child discipline, have caused child abuse to remain an understudied issue. A new global collaborative project aims to help identify and report abuse-related traumatic brain injury among Chinese children. Researchers of the International Program in the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital are collaborating with researchers at several institutions in China to conduct the project, funded by the International Affairs Gateway Research Grant from the Office of International Affairs and the Office of Research at The Ohio State University....
Millions of children live in homes with guns, and many of these weapons are stored loaded, unlocked, or both. Guns lead to thousands of deaths and injuries among children every year. Gun Safety While the number of households with guns is declining, there are still an estimated 300 million guns in the United States. A gun in the home can be very dangerous, especially for children. Every year, nearly 1,300 children die from guns and many more are seriously injured....
As a result of COVID-19, some families are physically closer than ever before. This may cause conflict for some; however, many more may find themselves distancing emotionally. Parenting young children is hard under normal circumstances, but can be even harder during this time. While some families have found ways to use this time to strengthen their bond and deepen their attachment to one another, others have found it particularly challenging, especially if their child has behavioral health symptoms or is coping with a previous traumatic experience....
During the 2017 Holiday season, Ascena retailer Justice will offer multiple opportunities for customers to give back to Nationwide Children’s Hospital throughout the “Give Hope” campaign, which will begin Nov. 5, 2017. Customers in all U.S. and Canadian locations will have the chance to donate or round-up their purchase at checkout through January 6, 2018, which will benefit The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. “Giving back is a cornerstone of our brand here at Justice,” said Lece Lohr, president of Justice....
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MEDIA ADVISORYWHAT: Fourth Annual Pinwheels for PreventionCommunity event with the planting of 6,954 pinwheels in Livingston Avenue ParkWHEN: Sunday, March 30, 2008 media opportunityPlanting will begin at 1 p.m. with completion slated for 4 p.m.WHERE: Livingston Avenue Park WHY: National Child Abuse Prevention Month ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Prevent Child Abuse Ohio (PCAO), Franklin County Children Services, the Center for Child and Family Advocacy at Nationwide Childrens Hospital and community volunteers will plant 6,954 pinwheels in Livingston Avenue Park representing the total number of reported cases of child abuse and neglect in Franklin County during 2006....
Contact Information Call us at: (419) 783-3226 Pediatrics1400 E Second StDefiance, OH 43512 (map) Learn more about Monica J. Smith Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Contact Information Pediatrics Call us at: (419) 783-3226 1400 E Second StDefiance, OH 43512 (map) Contact Information Call us at: (419) 783-3226 Pediatrics1400 E Second StDefiance, OH 43512 (map) Learn more about Monica J. Smith Patient Care Locations Nationwide Children’s Hospital Toledo Contact Information...
A Nationwide Childrens Hospital photograph by hospital photographer Dan Smith was selected by the National Association of Childrens Hospitals and Related Institutions (NACHRI) for Champions, its 2009 traveling exhibition of 50 photographs. The photo was chosen from nearly 250 photographs submitted to NACHRI by childrens hospitals across the country. This is the third consecutive time that Smiths photography has been selected for NACHRIs photo exhibition.The photograph depicting a young patient holding his doctors hand stood out for its composition, quality, fit with the exhibit theme and the story it tells, said Sallie Strang, director of communications for NACHRI and curator of the photo exhibit....
The Nationwide Children’s Hospital Columbus Marathon & ½ Marathon is pleased to announce its field of “Patient Champions” who will represent 24 of the 26.2 miles on this year’s course. Two of the miles along the Marathon route will be deemed the “Encore Mile” and “Angel Mile,” and each mile will be sponsored by a corporate or community organization. After submitting personal stories through social networking sites and the hospital’s website, Patient Champions, who are current patients of Nationwide Children’s, were selected by hospital staff based on various criteria including diversity of diagnosis, age and enthusiasm to cheer on race participants at their mile, among other criteria....
